Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Professional Development In Computing | |||
| Reference | CM2013 | Version | 6 |
| Created | October 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | August 2007 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | October 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide a broad range of professional knowledge and skills needed for a career in the Computing and IT industries. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the legal constraints and obligations of the computing professional with respect to clients, users and society. |
| 2 | Utilise information gathering and writing skills to produce reasoned arguments. |
| 3 | Define ethical and professional behaviour with respect to working practices. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| None. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through the medium of lectures. Tutorial and laboratory sessions provide a series of exercises designed to develop career development skills and proficiency in searching library resources, web and databases to research information, present results and produce structured reports. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 58 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 92 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A written piece of coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting for C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | An A in C1 |
| B | A B in C1 |
| C | A C in C1 |
| D | A D in C1 |
| E | An E in C1 |
| F | An F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOTT, F., 2014. Professional Issues in Information Technology. 2nd edition. British Computer Society. |
| 2 | LANG, J., 2002. The High-Tech Entrepreneur's Handbook. Pearson Education Ltd. |
| 3 | BLACKSTAFF, M., 2012. Finance for IT Decision Makers. 3rd edition. British Computer Society. |
| 4 | TAVANI, H.T., 2013. 4th edition. Ethics and Technology.Wiley. |